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Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Ayers talks back

Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.

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  • Tuesday, November 18, 2008 03:17 AM

    Ayers - I'm not a terrorist

    Bill Ayers admitted in an interview that he bombed buildings but he didn't want to kill anyone. If that isn't a terroist act what is?

    He has tried to recast himself as a social activist it just doesn't pass the smell test.

    the effort to reinvent him and other radicals from the antiwar movement that were invovled in violent activities likes Ayers defies common sense and good judgment. Ayers may be a darling in the academic world but he is just another left-over from the 60's

    In addition people who thought like Ayers tried to murder two of my coworkers

    Regards

    Bob C.

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